I think it's become personally frustrating for Secretary Webb, who seems to just want to discuss the issues. He can, and I believe he wants, to win that campaign. I think his frustration showed on Hardball and at the last debate itself. Allen has done an amazing job - the stuff legends are made of, actually - of re-defining himself negatively. That kind of melt-down can't be bought - it's earned.
Opinions are like... Well, everyone has one. Here's mine: I'd like to see new ads from the Webb campaign, and not just with local newscast buys, etc. On cable. It's time to retire the Reagan ad, and move on - the campaign certainly has. Good, defining new ads will help give Jim Webb's campaign back the air that George's ongoing soap opera seems to have sucked out of the room.
I think the Webb campaign is at a defining moment - can Jim Webb and his team capitalize on Allen's mistakes and Webb's strengths among the wider audience - beyond the rally faithful, political junkies, and blogs. The "Days of Our Lives" replay it has become presents unique challenges as well as opportunities.
They've done well so far - and as a Democrat, for a change, I'm optimistic.